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1. America’s Leading Water Feature Contractor

2. “Natural water features are much more than just water falling over a pile of rocks. They invoke an emotion and have a spiritual affect on people. I started this company with the dream of creating environments that appeal to all the senses.” Tim Krzeminski, Founder of Laughing Waters

3. CONTENTS Resume 7 About 9 Method 9 Qualifications 9 Our Team 10 Our Partners 11 Work Types 12 Work Area 13 Press & Media 14 Water Feature Construction 16 Fountain Construction 18 Golf Construction 20 Natural Swimming Pools 22 Rainwater Harvesting 24 Landscape Construction 26 Portfolio 28 Contact 32

4. Resume Laughing Waters Inc. President and founder Tim Krzeminski is on a very short list of artists working in the water garden industry who combine elements of stone, plant material and water to generate living scenes of enduring beauty and tranquility. Always working with great sensitivity to every client’s individual needs, he is both an accomplished designer and superior construction job-site manager. Tim and his design and build firm have spent over a decade mastering the art of creating 7 RESUME water features that are indistinguishable from nature. His work is based primarily on a lifetime spent observing a vast array of environments. From the lush landscapes of Hawaii to the rugged forms of the American West, Tim has carefully assimilated the complexity of nature into compositions of remarkable subtlety and authenticity. Based in Chicago, a region rich with landscape and architectural traditions, Tim is poised in taking his extensive skills to select projects throughout the United State and beyond. His work embodies the highest possible attention to detail with an eye toward natural forms that fit seamlessly into their settings, adding classic and scenic beauty to residential, commercial, municipal and urban projects. Tim serves as a board member for the Midwest Hardscape Committee and wasrecently voted #1 for the 2012 Landscape Contractor List of “People with Impact”. His designs have won numerous prestigious awards over the last several years and continue to impress the industry. Tim Krzeminski’s designs have been featured in numerous publications including AQUA Magazine, Pool and Spa News, Watershapes, Elite Magazine, The Robb Report, Chicago Home and Garden, The Landscape Contractor, Tribune, and seen on CBS news, MTV, The Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and The Style Network. Chicago

5. 9 ABOUT project, a true craftsman’s vision for the details turns even the simplest object into a work of art. LWI’s knowledge of wa-ter features goes far beyond what the eye can see, with a goal to create beautiful and fully functioning aquatic environments that stand the test of time. The combined effort LWI, Da-vid B. Duensing and Anthony Archer-Wills has created a team that is capable of executing the most challenging and unique projects in the world. About For over a decade, Founder and Water Fea- ture Designer Tim Krzeminski and his compa- ny Laughing Waters Inc. have been enhancing the most prestigious homes and developments in the country with their creative and award winning designs. Laughing Waters Inc. cre- ates high-quality designs through years of continuing education from renowned experts in water filtration, hydraulic landscaping, fountain design, and rain water harvesting technologies. As with any unique industry leading engineering, Method features possible. We believe that taking the extra effort to ensure a long lasting, timelessly beautiful natural water feature is of utmost importance. If you demand the best, demand Laughing Waters. When choosing to work with Laughing Waters you are working with water feature experts. Laughing Waters leads the industry when it comes to attention to the natural details. Our construction method is to create only the best, most beautiful, natural, highest quality water Qualifications and craftsmanship. Laughing Waters sets industry standards in water feature plumbing and construction techniques rarely matched by its competitors. We also specialize in architectural and interactive fountains. With Worldwide resources and partners, Laughing Waters has the ability to design engineer and build the most complex and beautiful aquatic displays imaginable. Over the last twelve years, Laughing Waters has completed hundreds of water features nationwide. As one of the most experienced designers and builders in the country, LWI’s living water features can be seen in resorts, ranches, public parks and zoos, as well as commercial developments residences. From engineering development, to hand selection of artisan placement of every natural stone, LWI creates water features to the highest level of design and private and site

6. properties. Tim is on a very short list of artists working in the water garden genre who are able to combine elements of stone, plant material and water to generate scenes of enduring beauty and tranquility. Always working with great sensitivity to the client’s needs, he is both an accomplished designer construction job-site manager. 10 OUR TEAM 11 PARTNERS Our Partners Reinders - Mechanical Supplier & Project Manager - Wisconsin. Joel Reinders, owner of ReidnersInc. is a long time partner of Laughing Waters. Joel is highly sought after industry wide for his years of experience in both design and construction. Joel often provides his experience of water feature and fountain engineering on complex projects. Roman Fountains - Fountain Engineer & Manufacturer - Nationwide. Roman Fountains is America’s leading manufacturer and engineer of custom water features and fountains. Roman Foun-tains is our engineering partner for both fountains and large scale commercial water features. Laugh-ing Waters is a certified installer for Roman Fountains. Our Team Timothy Krzeminski - President For more than a decade, Timothy R. Krzeminski, president and founder of Laughing Waters, has worked tirelessly to master the art of creating water features that are indistinguishable from natural ponds, streams and waterfalls. His work embodies the highest possible attention to detail with an eye toward natural forms that fit neatly into their settings, be they residential or commercial and superior Earthworks - Stone supplier & fabricator - Missouri. Earthworks Stone is our partner in stone-work. Laughing Waters prides ourselves on the quality of stone that we install. Earthworks are a valued resource of Laughing Waters. Their expert sourcing and fabrication of all stone is what makes Earthworks a valued member in our team of experts. Anthony Archer - Wills - Water Feature Designer. Anthony Archer - Wills “The Pool Master” is not only the best water feature builders in the world, but he is also a valued part of the Laughing Waters team. Laughing Waters has been working with Anthony Archer-Wills for over a decade on some of the most exclusive water features in the world. Anthony now regularly consults with Laughing Waters to create the most beautiful and highest quality water features in the world. Aquatic Construction Services - Water Feature Builder - Nationwide. ACS is one of the most experienced national water feature builders in the country. Laughing Waters has been working with this team to construct the most beautiful and complex water features in the country. ACS provides a valuable resource in water feature construction management. David Hanley - Vice President of Sales and Marketing brand. David came on board full time to assume many rolls including customer service and busi- ness development in 2014. management and logistical coordination are second to none and he is an asset to Laughing Waters. David is Vice President of Marketing & Business Development at Laughing Waters, Inc. who has been working with Laughing Waters for over 7 years helping to develop the Laughing Waters John Krol - Director of Operations John has been working with Laughing Waters since it was founded. John is a senior level project manager with 20 years of experience in construction operations. His skills as a project The Pool Master Team - Natural Swimming Pools – Nationwide. The Pool Master Team is a group of the best water feature experts in the world. The team was created long before the hit Animal Planet show was developed. This team designs, engineers, and constructs natural swimming pools worldwide. The Pool master team is the most knowledgeable and experienced natural swimming pool teams in America Phil Regan - Advisor Phil Regan is a long time partner of Laughing Waters. Phil is a real-estate developer with hundreds of projects in his portfolio. Phil acts as a consultant to the Laughing Waters team.

7. 12 WORK TYPES Work Type: Commercial Water Features Residential Water Features Fountains Rainwater Harvesting Systems Services: Consulting | Consulting & Design | Consulting, Design & Build Consulting Services: Master Water Feature Design International Construction And Engineering Aquatic Engineering Water Features Consultation Construction Services: Skilled Site Management Expert Construction Techniques 13 WORK AREA Work Area Laughing Waters is based in Chicago, though we work on a national as well as international scale. Our teams of skilled water feature experts and artisans are ready to deploy for your project. Current Project Locations: Indoor Fountains Natural Swimming Pools Golf Course Water Features Restorations Value Engineering Site Design Material Sourcing Maintenance / Rehabilitation Large Boulder Placement Specialty Hydraulic & Filtration Systems Crews Available On-site Nationwide

8. 14 PRESS | MEDIA PRESS | MEDIA AWARDS | MEDIA 15 Pool Master Team Featured on Discovery Channel / Animal Planet’s The Pool Master AWARDS | PRESS 2014 Masters of Design Award Pool & Spa News Private Residential Landscape ILCA Gold Award 2012 Special Event Water Feature Silver Award 2008 Singular Water Feature Gold Award 2012 Residential Landscape Construction Silver Award 2008 Singular Water Feature Silver Award 2012 Singular Water Feature Silver Award 2007 Singular Water Feature The Landscape Contractor 2013 Aqua for Spa & Pool Professions 2012 Aqua Magazine, 2015 Landscape Illinois, 2008 LUXE Magazine, 2008 Chicago Home Improvement Magazine, 2010 Featured in Exceptional Properties 2012 100 Water Shapes, 2007 Water Shapes Magazine, 2007 Elite Magazine, 2007

9. 16 WATER FEATURES WATER FEATURES 17 WATER FEATURES Laughing Waters is a leader in water feature construction. Our team of experts are deployable nationwide to build you the highest quality, most beautiful natural water feature possible. •Waterfalls •Lakes •Ponds •Streams •Natural Swimming Pools Design Concept Developing a water feature is an incredibly complex process. Laughing Water’s designers are master designers of natural aquatic environments. Engineering Creating a water feature that functions as it is intended is of paramount importance. Laughing waters and our team have the engineering team in place to design and engineer your water feature project. Sourcing Once the project has been designed it must be built. Laughing Waters will oversee the sourcing of every piece of the water feature. • Stone • Gravel • Mechanical Equipment • Plants & Landscaping Installation Our experts set the standards in water feature construction nationwide. Laughing Waters is nationally renowned for our water feature design and installation principles. Unleash our creativity on your aquatic dream. LWI will oversee every portion of the water feature construction as well as the entire landscape. Maintenance & Support The project is not over without a maintenance plan in place. Laughing Waters can maintain and service your water feature ensuring a long and healthy water feature life.

10. FOUNTAINS 18 FOUNTAINS 1 9 FOUNTAINS Laughing Waters is your source for all types of water features; including fountains. The best time to involve Laughing Waters is in the brainstorming phase of your fountain project. Our team can assist you from concept to completion. Design Concept Developing a decorative fountain is an incredibly complex process. Having the assistance of a seasoned water feature contractor aid your design team will pay off greatly in the final product. Consulting Laughing Waters is willing to work with your team on any step of the process, even if we do not physically install the feature. Engineering Creating a water feature that functions as intended is of great importance. Laughing Waters and our team have the engineering team in place to design and engineer your fountain project. Manufacturing & Sourcing Once the project has been designed it must be built. Our team and partners will manage the entire process of fabrication of the water feature. • Stone Fabrication • Steel Fabrication • Forming of Plastics • Lighting Installation The installation is where the rubber meets the road on any fountain project. Our crew of expert water feature builders and foreman will manage the entire construction process from start to finish. • Excavation • Concrete • Plumbing • Electrical • Lighting Maintenance & Support

11. The project is not over without a maintenance plan in place. Laughing Waters can maintain and service your fountain ensuring a long and healthy water feature life.

12. 20 GOLF GOLF FEATURES 21 GOLF What separates a good golf course from a great one is unique and high concept water features. Our team of experts are deployable nationwide to create ponds and streams so beautiful, you won’t even be mad when you lose your golf ball. Design Concept Developing a water feature is an incredibly complex process. Having the assistance of a seasoned water feature contractor assist your design team will pay off greatly in the final product. Consulting Laughing Waters is willing to work with your team on any step of the process even if we do not physically install the feature. Engineering Creating a water feature that functions as it is intended is of paramount importance. Laughing waters and our team have the engineering team in place to design and engineer your water feature project. Sourcing Once the project has been designed it must be built. Laughing Waters will oversee the sourcing of every piece of the water feature. • Stone • Gravel • Mechanical Equipment • Plants & Landscaping Installation Our water feature experts set the standards in water feature construction nationwide. Laughing Waters is nationally renown for our water feature design and installation principles. Unleash our creativity on your project. LWI will oversee every portion of the water feature construction. • Excavation • Expert Artisan Stone Placement • Liner Installation • Plumbing • Electrical • Lighting Maintenance & Support The project is not over without a maintenance plan in place. Laughing Waters can maintain and service your water feature ensuring a long and healthy water feature life.

13. 22 NATURAL SWIMMING POOLS 23 NATURAL SWIMMING NATURAL POOLS SWIMMING POOLS Why swim with chemicals when you can enjoy a relaxing and refreshing natural swimming pool. Laughing Waters has years of experience in creating both residential and community natural pools. Design Concept Developing a water feature is an incredibly complex process. Having the assistance of a seasoned water feature contractor assist your design team will pay off greatly in the final product. Consulting Laughing Waters is willing to work with your team on any step of the process even if we do not physically install the feature. Engineering Creating a water feature that functions as it is intended is of paramount importance. Laughing waters and our team have the engineering team in place to design and engineer your fountain project. Manufacturing & Sourcing Once the project has been designed it must be built. Our team and partners will manage the entire process of fabrication of the water feature. • Stone Fabrication • Steel Fabrication • Forming of Plastics • Lighting Installation The installation is where the rubber meets the road on any fountain project. Our crew of expert water feature builders and foreman will manage the entire construction process from start to finish. • Excavation • Concrete • Plumbing • Electrical • Lighting Maintenance & Support The project is not over without a maintenance plan in place. Laughing Waters can maintain and service your fountain ensuring a long and healthy water feature life.

14. RAINWATER HARVESTING 24 RAINWATER HARVESTING 25 RAINWATER HARVESTING Water is a valuable resource. Being environmentally conscience isn’t a fad but a way of life and Rainwater collecting systems are a great way to conserve water usage. Whether it’s for watering your garden or washing the family pet, rain water harvesting get a big green thumbs up! •Waterfalls •Lakes •Ponds •Streams •Natural Swimming Pools Design Concept Developing a water feature is an incredibly complex process. Laughing Water’s designers are master designers of natural aquatic environments. Engineering Creating a water feature that functions as it is intended is of paramount importance. Laughing waters and our team have the engineering team in place to design and engineer your water feature project. Sourcing Once the project has been designed it must be built. Laughing Waters will oversee the sourcing of every piece of the water feature. • Stone • Gravel • Mechanical Equipment • Plants & Landscaping Installation Our water feature experts set the standards in water feature construction nationwide. Laughing Waters is nationally renown for our water feature design and installation principles. Unleash our creativity on your project. LWI will oversee every portion of the water feature construction as well as the entire landscape. Maintenance & Support The project is not over without a maintenance plan in place. Laughing Waters can maintain and service your water feature ensuring a long and healthy water feature life.

15. LANDSCAPE 26 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION 27 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION Laughing Waters is capable of handling any and all landscape projects from design to completion. We believe that incorporating the water feature into the landscape is one of the key principles of proper water feature design. Laughing Waters will oversee every aspect of the project for you. Design Concept Developing an entire landscape design is an incredibly complex process with many moving parts that all have to work in sync when finished. Laughing Waters will assist you in the design to ensure everything works in the end. Consulting Laughing Waters is willing to work with your team on any step of the process even if we do not physically install the landscape. Engineering When it comes to structures such as pavilions, outdoor kitchens, and large patio spaces an engineer will need to be involved in order to properly execute the project. Laughing Waters will handle all engineering aspects of a project. Sourcing Once the project has been designed it must be built. Our team and partners will manage the entire process of material sourcing. Installation The installation is where the rubber meets the road on any fountain project. Our crew of expert water feature builders and foreman will manage the entire construction process from start to finish. • Site Planning • Earth Shaping • Structure Construction • Paver and Patio Installation • Lighting • Pools & Spas • Landscaping

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20. 32 CONTACT Laughing Waters Inc. 11721 Southwest Highway Palos Heights, IL 60463 708.586.2393 www.laughingwatersinc.com Email us @ - info@laughingwatersinc.com